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DISTRICT GOVERNMENT
Sections:
5.0101 Districts.
5.0102 Division of districts into counties.
5.0103 District governor— Appointment—Qualifications— Term.
5.0104 District governor—Powers and duties.
5.0105 District governor—Removal from office.
5.0106 District governor—Vacancy— Temporary incapacity.
5.0107 District councils—Duties.
5.0108 District clerk—Duties.
5.0101 Districts.
For purposes of administration, the islands of Tutuila and Aunuu are divided into 2
districts, to be known as the Eastern District and the Western District. The 3 islands
forming the Manu’a group shall constitute 1 district, to be known as the District of
Manu’a. Swains Island may not be included in any of said 3 districts, but for the purposes
of administration shall be directly under the Governor of American Samoa, and shall be
governed as set forth in this Code.
Chapter 02
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Sections:
5.0201 County Chiefs—Duties.
5.0202 County Chiefs—Removal.
5.0203 County Chiefs—Vacancies.
5.0204 County Councils.
Chapter 03
VILLAGE GOVERNMENT
Sections:
5.0301 Appointment of pulenuus.
5.0302 Duties of pulenuu.
5.0303 Village council—Compensation—Time of meetings.
5.0304 Village Council meetings—Rules.
5.0305 Village regulations—Penalties—Enforcement.
5.0306 Village police.
5.0307 Village records and reports.
5.0308 Village boundaries.
Chapter 04
SWAINS ISLAND
Sections:
5.0401 Local government established.
5.0402 Government representative—Duties.
5.0403 Government representative—Powers.